Weir, US
Aaron M. Weir, York Haven, PA US
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20130035664 | DUAL CHAMBER MIXING DEVICE FOR A SYRINGE - A mixing device and a retractable syringe comprising same are provided. The mixing device comprises concentric outer and inner barrels that form an outer chamber, the inner barrel having an inner chamber. A mixing plunger is slidably located in the outer chamber. A seal located in the outer chamber is capable of axial movement, in response to depression of the mixing plunger, from a first position in sealing engagement with one or more apertures in the inner barrel to a second position intermediate the apertures and vents in the outer barrel. This allows depression of the mixing plunger to force a first substance from the outer chamber through the apertures to mix with a second substance in the inner chamber. The mixed substance in the inner barrel is then delivered by the syringe with subsequent needle retraction. | 02-07-2013 |
20130237910 | DEVICES FOR TARGETED DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC IMPLANTS - An implant delivery syringe includes a barrel, a plunger assembly, and a barrel adapter. A barrel adapter mountable to a syringe barrel includes a barrel tip, needle retraction mechanism, needle assembly and stylet slidably disposed within the needle lumen. The needle retraction mechanism includes a biasing member, actuable locking arrangement and locking mechanism. When the actuable locking arrangement is actuated, the biasing member causes the needle to axially translate over the stylet during retraction to cause delivery of an implant to a target location. The stylet may be retracted following delivery. Methods of assembling, manufacturing, and using are also provided. | 09-12-2013 |
20150202419 | DEVICES FOR TARGETED DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC IMPLANTS - A barrel adapter for a syringe having a barrel and plunger. The adapter comprises a barrel tip and a needle retraction mechanism having a needle subassembly with a needle and a lumen, actuator subassembly, and biasing member. The needle subassembly moves from an injection to a retracted position within the barrel tip. The actuator subassembly includes a retainer connected to the barrel tip, a stylet held in a stylet disc, and a prong passing into the retainer. The stylet slides within the needle lumen and is spaced from the needle tip in the injection position. The biasing member biases the NOM from the retainer. A locking arrangement compresses the biasing member when locked and releases the biasing member when actuated by depression of the plunger, which moves the prong against the retainer. The biasing member moves the needle and stylet from the injection position to the retracted position when released. | 07-23-2015 |
Alan Weir, Libertyville, IL US
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20150036548 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECORDING CALLS IN AN IP-BASED COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM - A software solution to recording IP based communications that is highly scalable and reliable. Recordings can be configured to occur automatically or be triggered on-demand by a user that has been given the rights to do so. The user initiating the on-demand recording need not be a participant on the call. The solution is based on two server components: a call manager and a media server. The call manager is responsible for re-routing the IP media stream between two endpoints via the media server. The media server relays the IP media packets while capturing a copy that is stored as the recording. The recordings are stored on a network share and secured using standard network file security mechanisms. Access to playback recordings requires rights that are configured via the administrator. Playback of the recordings can be accomplished via the phone, client application or web service. Each playback interface offers a listing of recordings that the user has rights to access. | 02-05-2015 |
Alan Weir, Lake Zurich, IL US
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20090290745 | BATTERY CHARGING JOBSITE AUDIO APPARATUS - Embodiments of the present invention comprise a battery charging jobsite audio unit that is particularly useful at construction and other jobsites are disclosed which provides important desirable features and functionality comprise a housing, at least one charger for charging a removable battery pack, an audio unit that includes a speaker system for providing substantially 360° sound, as well as subwoofer, a cord and plug for connecting the unit to a source of AC power, and circuitry for selectively applying power to the audio unit and the charger. The preferred and alternative embodiments also preferably have a unique protective frame structure that is connected to the housing of the unit. | 11-26-2009 |
Andrew P. Weir, Malvern, PA US
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20090251528 | Video Switching Without Instantaneous Decoder Refresh-Frames - A system and method for reducing blurred video caused by intra-coded IDR-frames sent in response to when a destination endpoint in a multipoint videoconference switches to a new video source. An embodiment according to the invention comprises using inter-coded temporal predictive referencing a long term reference frame (LTRF) instead of IDR-frames in a multipoint videoconference system. | 10-08-2009 |
20090262244 | PHASE DETERMINATION FOR RESAMPLING VIDEO - A method, and apparatus, and logic encoded in one or more computer-readable media to carry out a method. The method is to sample analog video at a sample clock rate and at a phase selected from a set of phases based on a quality measure determined from the sampled video. The quality measure is based on statistics of pixel to pixel differences in a coordinate of the generated digital video that have a magnitude exceeding a pre-determined threshold. | 10-22-2009 |
20120057636 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SKIP CODING DURING VIDEO CONFERENCING IN A NETWORK ENVIRONMENT - A method is provided in one example and includes receiving an input video, and identifying values of pixels from noise associated with a current video image within the video input. The method also includes creating a skip-reference video image associated with the identified pixel values, and comparing a portion of the current video image to the skip-reference video image. The method also includes determining a macroblock associated with the current video image to be skipped before an encoding operation occurs. | 03-08-2012 |
20120127259 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ENHANCED VIDEO PROCESSING IN A NETWORK ENVIRONMENT - A method is provided in one example and includes receiving a video input from a camera element; using change detection statistics to identify background image data; using the background image data as a temporal reference to determine foreground image data of a particular video frame within the video input; using a selected foreground image for a background registration of a subsequent video frame; and providing at least a portion of the subsequent video frame to a next destination. | 05-24-2012 |
Anthony John Weir, Westport, CT US
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20090155322 | SELF-TANNING EFFECTS - A cosmetic composition and method is herein described for sunless tanning to impart a glow/shiny effect on skin. The composition includes a sunless tanning agent and coated beads incorporating tan colored pigment. A colorant which imparts a color other than tan to the beads is distributed within the coating. The cosmetic composition provides to the skin an immediate tan via the disintegrated beads. Sunless tanning agent acts more slowly and eventually will replace the pigment effect. The coating with colorant prevents the formula undesirably from appearing tan. Instead a color such as white renders the formula more aesthetically pleasing and more in line with the visuals paradigm of a moisturizer rather than a foundation. | 06-18-2009 |
20090155373 | COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD WHICH IMPART A HEALTHY APPEARANCE TO SKIN - A cosmetic product and method of imparting a healthy appearance to skin is provided which includes using a composition formed with about 0.1 to about 20% by weight of the composition of beads, from about 1 to about 80% by weight of the beads of a coloring agent incorporated within a matrix of the beads, and a cosmetically acceptable carrier, the composition being delivered from a package with instructions being printed on or associated with the package indicating topical use on skin to impart a healthy appearance, and wherein the skin with the applied composition has a reflectance in the range from 510 to 600 nm, and reflectance amplitude ratios at wavelength 510/540 nm ranging from 1.10 to 1.20 and at wavelength 600/580 nm ranging from 1.35 to 1.65. | 06-18-2009 |
20090312223 | Method of Controlling Structure and Rheology of Low Active Liquid Cleansers by Selecting Perfume Components - The invention relates to method of enhancing viscosity of low active liquid cleanser by adding perfumes individual perfume components or mixtures of components. | 12-17-2009 |
20090312224 | Method of Reducing Viscosity of Concentrated Liquid Cleansers by Selection of Perfume Components - The invention relates to method of reducing viscosity of high active liquid concentrate cleanser by adding perfumes, individual perfume components, or mixtures of components. | 12-17-2009 |
20100098776 | SOAP-BASED LIQUID WASH FORMULATIONS WITH ENHANCED DEPOSITION OF ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS - The invention relates to soap-based liquid body and facial wash compositions using high solvent, low water compositions and incompletely neutralized fatty acids to help structure the compositions, all in combination with modified benefit agents, enhanced deposition of antimicrobial agents is obtained. | 04-22-2010 |
Bonnie E. Weir, Bronxville, NY US
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20120077323 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR REDUCING DAMAGING BREAKDOWN IN GATE DIELECTRICS - The present invention, in one aspect, provides an integrated circuit that comprises a first region of transistors having gate structures with a low dopant concentration, and a second region of transistors having gate structures with a dopant concentration substantially higher than the gate structures of the first region, and wherein the transistors in the first region comprise a substantial portion of the integrated circuit. The transistors may include a resistor region located between an upper portion of the gate and the gate dielectric. | 03-29-2012 |
20140095126 | HOT-CARRIER INJECTION RELIABILITY CHECKS BASED ON GATE VOLTAGE DEPENDENCY - A method for checking for reliability problems includes measuring, for a MOS integrated circuit fabrication process, a dependence of a saturation current (I | 04-03-2014 |
20140095127 | HOT-CARRIER INJECTION RELIABILITY CHECKS BASED ON BIAS TEMPERATURE INSTABILITY - HOT CARRIER INJECTION INTERACTION - A method of adjusting an expected lifetime equation that includes measuring, for a MOS integrated circuit fabrication process, a first dependence of a saturation current (I | 04-03-2014 |
20140095138 | CHECKING FOR HIGH BACK-BIAS IN LONG GATE-LENGTH, HIGH TEMPERATURE CASES - A method for checking for reliability problems includes simulating a circuit having at least one MOS transistor that includes a first MOS transistor. Based on the results of this simulation of the circuit, a gate-to-bulk voltage (V | 04-03-2014 |
20140095139 | HOT-CARRIER INJECTION RELIABILITY CHECKS BASED ON BACK BIAS EFFECT ON THRESHOLD VOLTAGE - A method for checking for reliability problems that includes simulating a circuit having at least one MOS transistor. The circuit includes at least a first MOS transistor. Based on the results of the simulation of the circuit, a bulk-to-source voltage (V | 04-03-2014 |
20140095140 | BIAS-TEMPERATURE INSTABILITY RELIABILITY CHECKS BASED ON GATE VOLTAGE THRESHOLD FOR RECOVERY - A method of determining a saturation current degradation that includes measuring, for a MOS integrated circuit fabrication process, a first dependence of a saturation current (I | 04-03-2014 |
20140096094 | BREAKING UP LONG-CHANNEL FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR INTO SMALLER SEGMENTS FOR RELIABILITY MODELING - A first MOS transistor has a channel length. Based on a parameter associated with the first MOS transistor, the first MOS transistor is selected to be simulated as at least a first transistor and a second transistor in series. The circuit is simulated with the first transistor and the second transistor in place of the first MOS transistor. Based on the results of the simulation, device degradations are calculated for the first transistor the second transistor. A degraded netlist is created. In the degraded netlist, the first transistor is degraded by a device degradation for the first transistor. The second transistor is degraded by a device degradation for the second transistor. The circuit is re-simulated with the first degraded transistor and the second degraded transistor in place of the first MOS transistor. | 04-03-2014 |
20140096098 | USING ENTIRE AREA OF CHIP IN TDDB CHECKING - A method for checking for reliability problems of an integrated circuit that includes determining a total MOS transistor gate area for an entire integrated circuit. Based on the total MOS transistor gate area, a time dependent dielectric breakdown lifetime (TDDB) is calculated. | 04-03-2014 |
Bonnie E. Weir, City Of Bronxville, NY US
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20120126364 | MITIGATION OF DETRIMENTAL BREAKDOWN OF A HIGH DIELECTRIC CONSTANT METAL-INSULATOR-METAL CAPACITOR IN A CAPACITOR BANK - An IC capacitor bank includes a plurality of high-k metal-insulator-metal (MIM) capacitors connected to a pair of conductive traces. A fusible trace located on an end of one of the pair of conductive traces forms a capacitor column connected between supply lines, such that failure of a dielectric in the MIM capacitors causes the fusible trace to at least partially open thereby limiting a fault current in the capacitor column. Additionally, a method of manufacturing an IC capacitor bank includes providing a plurality of high-k metal-insulator-metal (MIM) capacitors connected to a pair of conductive traces and locating a fusible trace on an end of the pair of conductive traces to form a capacitor column that is connected between supply lines, such that failure of a dielectric in the MIM capacitors causes the fusible trace to at least partially open thereby limiting a fault current in the capacitor column. | 05-24-2012 |
Bonnie Elaine Weir, Bronxville, NY US
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20100156454 | Hot-Electron Injection Testing of Transistors on a Wafer - A hot-carrier injection (HCI) test that permits rapid screening of integrated circuit wafers susceptible to possible HCI-induced failures is disclosed. A method is described that determines transistor stress voltages that results in a transistor HCI-induced post-stress drain current differing from a pre-stress drain current within a desired range. These stress voltages are determined using a wafer with acceptable HCI susceptibility. Additional wafers to be tested are first tested using a described method that uses the determined transistor stress voltages to quickly screen the wafers for HCI susceptibility and, if HCI susceptibility is found, then additional conventional HCI testing may be applied to the susceptible wafers. | 06-24-2010 |
Bruce R. Weir, Plymouth, MN US
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20140067055 | ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY FOR AN ADJUSTABLE PROSTHETIC VALVE DEVICE - An adjustment assembly for an adjustable prosthetic valve device includes a gearbox housing formed from two gearbox shells coupled to one another and held together by two gearbox sleeves each having an internal cavity adapted to accommodate respective lateral portions of the gearbox shells when the gearbox shells are coupled to one another. A gear assembly, including a center gear and two driven gears, is supported within the gearbox housing. Gear teeth of each of the driven gears engage gear teeth of the center gear such that rotation of the center gear causes rotation of the driven gears. At least one of the driven gears is adapted to engage a transmission mechanism that transmits the rotation thereof to another part of the adjustable prosthetic valve device to accomplish an adjustment to the size and/or shape of the adjustable prosthetic valve device. | 03-06-2014 |
Bruce Robert Weir, Plymouth, MN US
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20150119862 | FLEXIBLE CATHETER SHAFT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - The present disclosure provides a strong, flexible catheter shaft for use in a catheter system. The flexible catheter shaft includes a nitinol tube having one or more sets of cuts therein in combination with one or more outer jacket layers. The flexible catheter shaft provides a shaft having sufficient stiffness and kink resistance to allow an operator to advance an electrode basket connected to the flexible catheter shaft through a guide catheter to a target ablation site without causing vessel trauma. The distal tip of the flexible catheter shaft is designed to have sufficient flexibility to reduce any risk of kicking out a guide catheter when tracking the electrode basket around turns in the vasculature of a patient. | 04-30-2015 |
Cathy Weir, Evansville, IN US
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20120269929 | Fortified Milk-Based Nutritional Compositions - A nutritional composition which includes up to about 5.5 g/100 kcal of a fat or lipid source; up to about 6 g/100 kcal of a protein source; and a source of carbohydrates such that the nutritional composition has up to about 18 g/100 kcal of total carbohydrates, wherein at least 60% of the total carbohydrates comprises fructose, lactose or combinations thereof. | 10-25-2012 |
Charles Matt Weir, Tallahassee, FL US
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20140373088 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR ANALYZING AND MODIFYING PASSWORDS - A system for analyzing and modifying passwords in a manner that provides a user with a strong and usable/memorable password. The user would propose a password that has relevance and can be remembered. The invention would evaluate the password to ascertain its strength. The evaluation is based on a probabilistic password cracking system that is trained on sets of revealed passwords and that can generate password guesses in highest probability order. If the user's proposed password is strong enough, the proposed password is accepted. If the user's proposed password is not strong enough, the system will reject it. If the proposed password is rejected, the system modifies the password and suggests one or more stronger passwords. The modified passwords would have limited modifications to the proposed password. Thus, the user has a tested strong and memorable password. | 12-18-2014 |
Charles R. Weir, Westerville, OH US
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20090094920 | Fibrous insulation building products having reduced gaseous emissions - A fibrous glass insulation building product includes a fibrous glass body of fibrous materials having at least one binder material that emits gaseous materials, and a gas absorbent material. | 04-16-2009 |
20090094923 | Insulation system for building structures - A finishing system has lineal adaptors which are used with primary lineals where the primary lineals are fixed to a building structure to create primary insulation cavities. Insulation panels are positioned within the primary insulation cavities and the lineal adaptors are added to the primary lineals to create secondary insulation cavities. Finish insulation panels are positioned within the secondary insulation cavities and trim pieces are added to the lineal adaptors. | 04-16-2009 |
20110230111 | FIBERS CONTAINING ADDITIVES FOR USE IN FIBROUS INSULATION - Polymer fibers having therein at least one infrared attenuating agent is provided. The infrared attenuating agent is at least substantially evenly distributed throughout the polymeric material forming the polymer fibers. In exemplary embodiments, the infrared attenuating agents have a thickness in at least one dimension of less than about 100 nanometers. Alternatively, the polymer fibers are bicomponent fibers formed of a core and a sheath substantially surrounding the core and the infrared attenuating agent is at least substantially evenly distributed throughout the sheath. The modified polymer fibers may be used to form insulation products that utilize less polymer material and subsequently reduce manufacturing costs. The insulation products formed with the modified polymers have improved thermal properties compared to insulation products formed of only non-modified polymer fibers. Additionally, the insulation product is compatible with bio-based binders. Methods of forming the modified polymer fibers and insulation products are also provided. | 09-22-2011 |
Christopher A. Weir, Brandon, FL US
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20100242520 | ILLUMINATED COOLER - An electrically illuminated cooler having a temperature insulated general storage chamber and at least one illumination source. The illumination source may comprise a single lighting element such as for example a light emitting diode, which may flash, or a plurality of lighting elements which may be directed to different areas, which may be of different colors, and which may be independently controlled. The cooler may comprise circuitry including switches, flasher, and power storage such as battery cells. The cooler may comprise a fold out tray which itself may be illuminated by the illumination source, or may alternatively or in addition may be internally illuminated. The cover of the cooler may have a compartment which communicates with the general storage chamber but which stores articles out of contact with contents of the general storage chamber. | 09-30-2010 |
Daniel F. Weir, Brighton, MI US
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20150053496 | VEHICLE POWERTRAIN MOUNTING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DESIGNING SAME - A powertrain mounting system for a vehicle powertrain includes a first powertrain mount that exhibits a first gradual rate of change of static stiffness when under load. The mounting system also includes a second powertrain mount that exhibits a second gradual rate of change of static stiffness when under load. The first gradual rate of change of static stiffness is related to the second gradual rate of change of static stiffness by a static equilibrium torque balance equation of respective displacements at the first and the second powertrain mounts. The static equilibrium torque balance equation is based in part on a spatial arrangement of the first and the second powertrain mounts relative to the powertrain. A method of designing the powertrain mounting system determines the first and second gradual rates of change of static stiffness under load to achieve efficient energy management. | 02-26-2015 |
David Weir, Atlanta, GA US
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20090018902 | COMMUTER CREDITS SYSTEM AND METHOD - Disclosed are systems and methods for implementing a Commuter Credit Program that allows commuters and non-commuters to generate credits that may be redeemed as cash on tollway system or for other benefits. Exemplary systems and methods identify participants or a proxy account ID at various locations on the transportation system or at other prescribed locations to qualify the participant and issue commuter credit. Similarly, exemplary systems and methods positively identify participants at various locations in the transportation system such that the credits can be used in lieu of paying cash on the tollway or at other prescribed locations to receive alternative benefits. | 01-15-2009 |
David R. Weir, Hanover, PA US
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20130055709 | Release Actuator Employing Components with Different Coefficients of Thermal Expansion - An actuator includes a capturing part, a retained part and a heating element which applies heat to the retained part or the capturing part responsive to selective application of power to the at least one heating element. The capturing part attaches to a first object and has a first coefficient of thermal expansion. The retained part attaches to a second object and has a second coefficient of thermal expansion. The retained part is insertable into the capturing part in a first state of the actuator. The retained part is held in contact with the capturing part via an interference fit to hold the first and second objects proximate to each other in a second state. The retained part is ejected from the capturing part in a third state. Applying heat via the heating element causes a transition between the second and the first or third states of the actuator. | 03-07-2013 |
Diana Weir, Westford, MA US
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20090168609 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC TIME-ZONE SENSITIVE SCHEDULING - A system that enables a user to indicate time zones in their electronic calendar for corresponding time periods in the future, and that makes the future time zone information it collects available for scheduling purposes, so that free time can be correctly determined even for frequently traveling users. The disclosed system further automatically provides indications to the user when input future free time information creates local times for previously scheduled calendar events that are outside of the user's regular working hours. | 07-02-2009 |
Diane Weir, Westford, MA US
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20130007893 | PREVENTING ON-LINE VIOLATIONS OF LEGAL REGULATIONS ON USERS OF A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A system for preventing on-line violations of open meeting regulations and similar laws, in which one or more special classes of users are defined for an electronic communication system. The definition of each special class may include quorum requirements, including the number of group members that make up a quorum for that special class. Users identified as members of special classes may be reminded of the restrictions on communications using the communication system arising from that special class membership. When a user composes a message for posting or sending through the communication system, the user's identity is checked to determine whether they are a member of a restricted special class. If the user is a member of a special class, a determination is made as to whether posting or sending the message would violate any legal restrictions associated with that special class. | 01-03-2013 |
Don Weir, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20100126182 | FLUSH INLET SCOOP DESIGN FOR AIRCRAFT BLEED AIR SYSTEM - A bleed air duct that preferably includes an inlet section configured to include a flush scoop and a louver. The louver is located and configured such that in the desired operating flow range of the duct, the fluid entering the flush scoop is disturbed and as a result creates a low pressure region downstream of the louver. The low pressure region substantially eliminates the generation of any pressure pulses and acoustic resonance also known as Helmholtz resonance. | 05-27-2010 |
20130216371 | TURBOPROP ENGINE SYSTEMS WITH NOISE REDUCING INLET ASSEMBLIES - An inlet assembly for a turboprop engine system is provided. The inlet assembly includes an inlet plenum defining first inlet configured to receive air from the atmosphere; an expansion plenum coupled to the inlet plenum and configured to receive the air from the inlet plenum, the inlet plenum and the expansion plenum defining a flow path for the air with a bend of at least 90°; and a second inlet coupled to the expansion plenum and configured to receive the air from the expansion plenum. | 08-22-2013 |
Douglas G. Weir, Northfield, MN US
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20130182307 | ELECTROCHROMIC NICKEL OXIDE SIMULTANEOUSLY DOPED WITH LITHIUM AND A METAL DOPANT - An electrochromic device comprising a counter electrode layer comprised of lithium metal oxide which provides a high transmission in the fully intercalated state and which is capable of long-term stability, is disclosed. Methods of making an electrochromic device comprising such a counter electrode are also disclosed. | 07-18-2013 |
Douglas Glenn John Weir, Northfield, MN US
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20090285978 | Electrochromic devices having improved ion conducting layers - An improved ion conductor layer for use in electrochromic devices and other applications is disclosed. The improved ion-conductor layer is comprised of at least two ion transport layers and a buffer layer, wherein the at least two ion transport layers and the buffer layer alternate within the ion conductor layer such that the ion transport layers are in communication with a first and a second electrode. Electrochromic devices utilizing such an improved ion conductor layer color more deeply by virtue of the increased voltage developed across the ion conductor layer prior to electronic breakdown while reducing the amount of electronic leakage. Also disclosed are methods of making electrochromic devices incorporating the improved ion conductor layer disclosed herein and methods of making ion conductors for use in other applications. | 11-19-2009 |
20110135837 | ELECTROCHROMIC DEVICES HAVING IMPROVED ION CONDUCTING LAYERS - An improved ion conductor layer for use in electrochromic devices and other applications is disclosed. The improved ion-conductor layer is comprised of at least two ion transport layers and a buffer layer, wherein the at least two ion transport layers and the buffer layer alternate within the ion conductor layer such that the ion transport layers are in communication with a first and a second electrode. Electrochromic devices utilizing such an improved ion conductor layer color more deeply by virtue of the increased voltage developed across the ion conductor layer prior to electronic breakdown while reducing the amount of electronic leakage. Also disclosed are methods of making electrochromic devices incorporating the improved ion conductor layer disclosed herein and methods of making ion conductors for use in other applications. | 06-09-2011 |
20130286459 | ELECTROCHROMIC DEVICES AND METHODS - A heat treated electrochromic device comprising an anodic complementary counter electrode layer comprised of a mixed tungsten-nickel oxide and lithium, which provides a high transmission in the fully intercalated state and which is capable of long term stability, is disclosed. Methods of making an electrochromic device comprising an anodic complementary counter electrode comprised of a mixed tungsten-nickel oxide are also disclosed. | 10-31-2013 |
20140016173 | ELECTROCHROMIC NICKEL OXIDE SIMULTANEOUSLY DOPED WITH LITHIUM AND A METAL DOPANT - An electrochromic device comprising a counter electrode layer comprised of lithium metal oxide which provides a high transmission in the fully intercalated state and which is capable of long-term stability, is disclosed. Methods of making an electrochromic device comprising such a counter electrode are also disclosed. | 01-16-2014 |
20140043666 | Ternary Nickel Oxide Materials for Electrochromic Devices - Compounds having the formula Li | 02-13-2014 |
Dustin Thomas Weir, Woburn, MA US
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20140197265 | DRIVEN LAYON ROLLER APPARATUS FOR FILM OR SHEET WINDERS - A driven layon roller apparatus for a plastic film or sheet winder is driven in rotation by a magnetic coupling. The magnetic coupling allows for torque to be transmitted to the layon roller of the apparatus to rotate the layon roller while adding little or no inertia and imposing little or no radial force to the layon roller as the layon roller moves position relative to the winder. | 07-17-2014 |
Erik D. Weir, State College, PA US
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20100238862 | REAL-TIME NETWORK NODE LOCATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A real-time location system and method for a wireless network includes, in one embodiment: (a) obtaining received signal-strength indicator measurements between stationary routers and mobile devices; (b) determining the relative angles of mobile devices from stationary routers using directional antenna systems; and (c) using signal strength and angle information to calculate the location of mobile devices. | 09-23-2010 |
20130028131 | REAL-TIME NETWORK NODE LOCATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for determining a position of location of a tag includes, in an embodiment: a plurality of routers each including at least one antenna; and a location engine to: (a) determine for at least one router, from signals sent by the one router and at least part of which are received by the at least one antenna of each of at least one other of the routers, an average path loss of signal strength; (b) optimize, for at least the one router, multipath parameters in a radio-frequency signal propagation equation using the average path loss for each of the at least one other of the routers and known distance between the router and each of the at least one other of the routers; and (c) determine the position of location of the tag using at least the optimized multipath parameters. | 01-31-2013 |
Gary Weir, Irvington, NY US
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20140038736 | TEACHING AID FOR PROPERLY GRIPPING A GOLF CLUB AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - Disclosed in this specification is a golfing glove that is configured to facilitate the proper grip of a golf club handle and a method of using the same. The palmar surface of the glove comprises a first indicator that extends along its width. A second indicator also disposed on the palmar surface. The thumb of the glove has a third indicator. The dorsal surface of the glove has a first elongated indicator aligned with the thumb and a second elongated indicator on the dorsal surface. | 02-06-2014 |
Gordon Weir, Cambridge, MA US
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20110045077 | ENCAPSULATED PANCREATIC ISLET CELL PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - This invention is directed, inter alia, to encapsulated cell products, compositions comprising the same and uses thereof to treat diabetes, and related complications, increase islet cell masses, improve a metabolic profile in a subject, and other related conditions. Processes to produce the encapsulated islet cell product are described. | 02-24-2011 |
20130023491 | BETA-CELL REPLICATION PROMOTING COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF THEIR USE - In the invention provides for a method of stimulating or increasing β-cell replication or growth, by contacting a β-cell with an inhibitor of adenosine kinase (ADK), an inhibitor of S-Adenosylhomocysteine hydrolase (SAHH) or an activator of AMP activated protein kinase (AMPK). | 01-24-2013 |
J. Alan Weir, Lake Zurich, IL US
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20130133210 | Articulating Jig Saw - A power tool includes a motor housing having a motor configured to rotate an output shaft about a drive axis and a gear housing defining a gear compartment. A pinion gear is supported by the gear housing that is coupled to the output shaft for rotation about the drive axis. A bevel gear is supported by the gear housing for rotation about a bevel axis perpendicular to the drive axis, the bevel gear being meshingly engaged with the pinion gear. A crank pin extends from the bevel gear at a position offset from the bevel axis. An articulating housing is pivotably supported by the gear housing for pivotal movement about the bevel axis. A plunger member is supported by the articulating housing for reciprocating movement along a reciprocating axis. The plunger member includes a yoke end portion coupled to the crank pin. The reciprocating axis and the drive axis reside in the same plane throughout pivotal movement of the articulating housing with respect to the gear housing. | 05-30-2013 |
James A. Weir, Palatine, IL US
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20080209912 | Container cooler and warmer - Disclosed is a container warmer that utilizes the same compartment for heating and cooling. In optional embodiments, the unit may include a programmable timer operably connected to the heating and cooling units such that the timer may regulate activity of the units. In other embodiments, the invention may include a baby bottle warmer in which the baby bottle is placed in a water bath in a compartment, the water bath being heated or cooled by heating or cooling units, and optionally operably connected to a programmable timer. | 09-04-2008 |
James Alan Weir, Lake Zurich, IL US
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20140263264 | Heated Garment and Battery Holster - A heated garment system in one embodiment includes a jacket, a wiring circuit embedded within the jacket and configured to generate heat, a battery assembly configured to removably couple with the wiring circuit, the battery assembly including a power button for selectively applying power to the wiring circuit, and a battery holder configured to removably receive the battery assembly. | 09-18-2014 |
James D. Weir, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20130078318 | COMBINATION DOSAGE FORMS AND THERAPIES FOR SUPPORTING BONE HEALTH - Combined therapies and oral dosage forms based on genistein for the support of osteoporotic health. | 03-28-2013 |
J. D. Weir, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20090258845 | Combination Dosage Forms and Therapies for Supporting Bone Health - Combined therapies and oral dosage forms based on genistein for the support of osteoporotic health. | 10-15-2009 |
Jeff Weir, Seattle, WA US
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20130057475 | SPLIT KEYBOARD FOR THUMB TYPING - In one embodiment, a split virtual keyboard may be optimized for thumb typing. A processor | 03-07-2013 |
Jeffrey Weir, Seattle, WA US
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20110258569 | DISPLAY OF FILTERED DATA VIA FREQUENCY DISTRIBUTION - Embodiments related to the display of filtered data via a frequency distribution are disclosed. One embodiment provides filtering a collection based on a category to create a subset of the collection, wherein the subset comprises one or more items each having metadata corresponding to the category and a value associated with the metadata. The method further includes ranking the subset based on the values associated with the metadata, determining lower and upper endpoints of the values, determining a range of the subset, and sending to a display a user interface object comprising a frequency distribution and a slider object indicating a selected portion of the range. The method further includes sending to a results portion of the display one or more items of the subset having values associated with the metadata which fall within the selected portion of the range. | 10-20-2011 |
20110265032 | DISPLAY OF FILTERED DATA VIA ORDERED VALUES - Embodiments are disclosed that relate to display of filtered data via ordered values. One embodiment provides for filtering a collection of items via a range of ordered values associated with a rule user interface object. Upon receiving an adjustment to the rule interface object which changes the range, the collection is filtered to display selected items corresponding to that updated range. Further, based on a comparison between the updated range and a threshold, display of the rule may be updated to display values associated with a different granularity level. | 10-27-2011 |
20110295863 | EXPOSING METADATA RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH FILTER INTERPLAY - Embodiments are disclosed that relate to exposing metadata relationships through filter interplay. One embodiment provides a method comprising filtering a collection of items according to a first and a second metadata category to form an original subset of items that comprise metadata values for each of the categories. The method further comprises displaying a first and a second interactive filter view illustrating the original subset arranged according to their respective metadata values. The method further comprises receiving user input modifying an original range of metadata values of the first metadata category to form a modified range, determining a modified subset of items that comprise metadata values of the first metadata category falling within the modified range and that also comprise metadata values of the second metadata category, and modifying the second interactive filter view to illustrate the modified subset. | 12-01-2011 |
20140101542 | AUTOMATED DATA VISUALIZATION ABOUT SELECTED TEXT - User input identifying a selection of a textual portion of a document being displayed in a computer display region can be received. An identification of a meaning of the selection by analyzing context information around the selection can be automatically requested. A dataset about the identified meaning can be retrieved from a service. A selection of a visualization format from a plurality of available visualization formats can be automatically requested to represent the dataset. A visualization of the dataset in the selected visualization format can be automatically displayed. The visualization can represent at least a portion of the dataset. | 04-10-2014 |
20140101544 | DISPLAYING INFORMATION ACCORDING TO SELECTED ENTITY TYPE - User input identifying a selection of a textual portion of a document being displayed in a computer display region can be received. Identification of an entity indicated by the selection and text around the selection can be automatically requested. A determination of whether the identified entity is an entity type in a predetermined set of entity types can also be requested. Each entity type in the set can correspond to a display technique for displaying information about that entity type. The display technique for each entity type can be different and can include displaying one or more user interface items specific to the entity type. If the entity type is determined to be an entity type of the types in the set, then the information about the identified entity can be displayed according to the display technique for the determined entity type. | 04-10-2014 |
20140101606 | CONTEXT-SENSITIVE INFORMATION DISPLAY WITH SELECTED TEXT - User input identifying a selection of a textual portion of a document (such as an e-reader document, a word processing document, etc.) being displayed in a first computer display region can be received. It can be automatically requested that one or more services identify a context-sensitive meaning of the selection by analyzing textual context information around the selection in the document. Additional information about the identified meaning of the selection can be automatically retrieved from a service. In response to receiving the user input, one or more representations of the information about the identified meaning can be displayed in a second computer display region while the document continues to be displayed in the first computer display region. The first and second display regions can be visible at the same time. | 04-10-2014 |
Jeffrey J. Weir, Seattle, WA US
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20130067373 | EXPLICIT TOUCH SELECTION AND CURSOR PLACEMENT - A system and method for implementing an efficient and easy to user interface for a touch screen device. A cursor may be placed by a user using simple inputs. The device operates places the cursor coarsely and refines the cursor placement upon further input from the user. Text may be selected using a gripper associated with the cursor. The user interface allows text selection without occluding the text being selected with the user's finger or the gripper. For selecting text in a multi-line block of text, a dynamic safety zone is implemented to simplify text selection for the user. | 03-14-2013 |
20130080979 | EXPLICIT TOUCH SELECTION AND CURSOR PLACEMENT - A system and method for implementing an efficient and easy to user interface for a touch screen device. A cursor may be placed by a user using simple inputs. The device operates places the cursor coarsely and refines the cursor placement upon further input from the user. Text may be selected using a gripper associated with the cursor. The user interface allows text selection without occluding the text being selected with the user's finger or the gripper. For selecting text in a multi-line block of text, a dynamic safety zone is implemented to simplify text selection for the user. | 03-28-2013 |
Joe A. Weir, Chardon, OH US
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20090277721 | Tree stand - The tree stand has a lower rectangular platform with an extended opening from the center to an outer edge of the platform for installation around a tree trunk. An upper platform provides a secure seating area. A plurality of support members are pivotally attached to the lower surface of the lower rectangular platform and have teeth on their lower end adapted for securing into the bark of a tree. The tree stand is further secured to the tree by a plurality of angle irons that are mounted at the center of the upper and lower platforms. Adjustable tension straps attach to the angle iron and tighten the platforms to the tree preventing vertical movement of the tree stand. The support members on the lower platform have a hook on the lower end opposite the teeth, and an adjustable tension strap that engages the hooks further tightens the support members against the tree. | 11-12-2009 |
John D. Weir, Huntington, NY US
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20110220855 | Self-Cleaning Coating for Protection Against Hazardous Biopathogens and Toxic Chemical Agents Utilizing Both Super Hydrophobic Effects and Suitable Oxide Interfaces - A dual action self-cleaning and self-decontaminating coating consisting of a superhydrophobic aspect capable of cleaning the surface by having water droplets moving along the surface remove contaminants and a photochemically active aspect capable of disinfecting the surface by producing hydroxyl radicals in the presence of UV radiation and moisture. | 09-15-2011 |
20130029173 | Coatings for Protection Against Corrosion in Adhesively Bonded Steel Joints - An apparatus includes a first steel component having a first surface, a second steel component having a second surface, a corrosion resistant coating on at least one of the first and second surfaces, and an adhesive bonding the first and second components together. The corrosion resistant coating can be electrically conductive. | 01-31-2013 |
John Douglas Weir, Huntington, NY US
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20090008554 | METHOD FOR INFRARED IMAGING OF LIVING OR NON-LIVING OBJECTS INCLUDING TERRAINS THAT ARE EITHER NATURAL OR MANMADE - An improved system for infrared (IR) imaging of terrain is disclosed wherein or or more IR cameras may be used at one or more locations to record images at multiple focal planes. The images are all taken of the same field of view but at varied focal planes. Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) may be used to track each camera location and each camera captures images of the object. Information regarding the orientation of the camera may also be measured. The digital information from the images from each camera at varying focal planes, the distance from the object to each camera, orientation of camera and the GPS location of each camera is transferred to a computer where the data is processed through the use of merging and photogrammetry software utilizing appropriate algorithms to convert the multiple images into a two-dimensional or three-dimensional image with improved depth of field. | 01-08-2009 |
20100003498 | Self-Decontaminating Inorganic Coatings Containing Semiconductor Metal Oxide Nanoparticles - UV resistant inorganic coatings which exhibit photochemical activity that destroys toxic biological and chemical agents are disclosed. The inorganic coatings include semiconductor metal oxide nanoparticles that are photo-chemically active dispersed in an inorganic binder. In one embodiment, anatase titanium dioxide nanoparticles are dispersed in a silicon dioxide or silicate binder. Applications may include spacecraft, aircraft, ships, military vehicles, high value equipment and buildings such as subway stations, hospitals, railroad stations and stadiums. | 01-07-2010 |
John P. Weir, Lagrangeville, NY US
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20090065557 | SELECTIVE REWORK APPARATUS FOR SURFACE MOUNT COMPONENTS - An apparatus for selective rework for surface mount components. A shield assembly encloses a circuit board on which Surface Mount Technology (SMT) modules are soldered. The shield assembly includes a top shield member having an opening over an SMT module to be removed from the circuit board, and a bottom shield member having an opening exposing the solder mount of the SMT module to be removed. An intermediate shield member is located in the opening in the top shield member and extends through the opening to the circuit board and surrounds the SMT module to be removed. A spring loaded mechanism is positioned over the intermediate shield member and grips the SMT module to be removed. The spring loaded mechanism applies removal force for removing the SMT module from the circuit board when heat is applied causing the solder holding the SMT module to the circuit board to reflow. | 03-12-2009 |
Lois J. Weir, Akron, OH US
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20090120059 | SEAL FOR PULSE DETONATION ENGINE - A system of controlling airflow into a pulse detonation engine includes a rotary airflow controller valve receiving air from a high-speed inlet. An engine frame includes a plurality of detonation chambers. A sealing mechanism is between the rotary airflow controller valve and the engine frame. The sealing mechanism is associated with the engine frame and limits leakage of a gas from a first of the detonation chambers to a second of the detonation chambers. | 05-14-2009 |
20110000548 | AIRFLOW SEPARATION INITIATOR - A supersonic inlet includes a cowl and an innerbody. An airflow duct entrance, between the cowl and the centerbody, receives an incoming airflow. An airflow duct exit, between the cowl and the centerbody, delivers a subsonic airflow. A controlled airflow separation initiator, on the innerbody and upstream of a lip of the cowl, which, when actuated, creates a separation in the incoming airflow. The separation region changes the local flow field aerodynamics such that an airflow weight flow at the cowl lip matches an airflow weight flow at a duct minimum area, between the airflow duct entrance and the airflow duct exit. | 01-06-2011 |
Majorie Weir, Afton, MN US
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20090162506 | Methods of preparing food and a multi-compartment container and lid assembly for practicing the methods - Methods of preparing food and a divided container system used in the preparation. The container system has a master tray having an interior portion and a peripheral top edge, at least one insertable sub-tray positionable within the interior portion of the master tray, in which each sub-tray includes a peripheral top edge and an interior portion, and a lid for sealing both the master tray and the at least one insertable sub-tray. There are means securing a sub-tray in place within in the master tray. | 06-25-2009 |
Marshall G.a. Weir, Cambridge, MA US
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20120072249 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SENDING TRAVEL INFORMATION TO A WIRELESS MOBILE DEVICE - A system registers mobile devices for flight status updates and sends relevant updates to the wireless devices. Flight status updates are processed by the system and evaluated for their usefulness to the end-user. Updates that are above a minimum level of usefulness are sent to the mobile device. The system compensates for missing and/or invalid data in flight status updates. In addition to flight status updates, the system may evaluate and provide status updates for complete travel itineraries including, but not limited to, connecting flights, hotel availability and transportation options. | 03-22-2012 |
Matthew G. Weir, York, PA US
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20100291384 | FIBER HAVING NON-UNIFORM COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A fiber having a non-uniform composition is disclosed. The fiber includes a first domain having a first composition and a second domain having a second composition different from the first composition. The fiber includes an interphase region intermediate the first and second domains that includes a blend of the first and second compositions to provide a gradual transition from the first domain composition to the second domain composition. A method for making such fibers is also disclosed. | 11-18-2010 |
20110111225 | Extruded Filament Having High Definition Cross-Sectional Indicia/Coding, Microscopic Tagging System Formed Therefrom and Method of Use Thereof for Anti-Counterfeiting of Product Authentication - An extruded filament is provided having a cross-sectional configuration which permits a cut transverse section of the filament to function as a high definition tagging material, the extruded filament having contained therein along the direction of the longitudinal axis (the axis of extrusion) of the filament a multitude of extruded strand portions, which may be the same or different from one another from the standpoint of composition, visual or forensic effect, and which strand portions provide a multitude of pixel-like portions within a cross-sectional portion of the filament, which multitude of pixel-like portions, when taken together, comprise at least one pre-selected degree of identification whereby the tagging material may be differentiated or identified based on at least one degree of identification. A cut fiber or microparticle formed from the filament may be used to authenticate a product when used in association with the product. | 05-12-2011 |
Matthew Robert Weir, Broomfield, CO US
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20140172514 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CALCULATING PERFORMANCE INDICATORS - A method and apparatus for generating performance indicators and improving performance based on metrics is disclosed. During work on a user story (project) for completion, teams and individuals perform work. This work on the user story is tracked and based on the tracking of the work, the system generates or receives metrics that define the team and individual actions. These metrics are used to calculate performance indicators which are provided to a manager, the team, or an individual. The calculation may include use of a weighting value and comparison of the performance indicator to a threshold. Responsive to the performance indicators various actions may occur including: providing training, moving an individual from the team to a different team, changing one or more physical processes by which work on a user story occurs, and terminating employment of an individual on a team. | 06-19-2014 |
Michael Weir, Silver Spring, MD US
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20130039990 | INJECTABLE, LOAD-BEARING CELL/MICROBEAD/CALCIUM PHOSPHATE BONE PASTE FOR BONE TISSUE ENGINEERING - The invention provides injectable, stem cell-containing calcium phosphate bone pastes for bone tissue engineering and methods of making and using the same. | 02-14-2013 |
Michael Weir, Boca Raton, FL US
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20140032637 | Enterprise Test System Platform and Associated Method for Interoperable Test Data Management, Test Development, Test Libraries and Test Workflow Management and Automation - This Invention provides a system-level framework for an enterprise-level test environment. The environment provides test development, automation, and execution processes for product validation and verification, and allows the interoperability of test cases, data, equipment information, and results across various enterprise platforms. The system, with its processes and methods, provides various mechanisms for managing test configurations, developing test plans, managing test data, and developing test reports from one or more test-stations and/or from one or more test equipment(s) for one or more Device(s) Under Test (DUT). These mechanisms include, but are not limited to, functions such as data management and sharing, test library reusability, test station management, test configuration management, test execution, test report development, and data mapping/plotting. The system can be customized to support scalable enterprise requirements. The development of the standardized data handling and communication processes and methods allows inter-system communication and interoperability of test information across various platforms. | 01-30-2014 |
Michael Weir, Las Vegas, NV US
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20140332374 | STABLE PHOTOELECTRODE SURFACES AND METHODS - Disclosed herein are methods of treating a semiconductor surface by nitridation and deposition of a ruthenium alloy. Also disclosed are semiconductors treated with these methods, their incorporation into photoelectrochemical cells, and their use in photoelectrochemical water splitting. | 11-13-2014 |
Michael D. Weir, Silver Spring, MD US
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20100247605 | Three Dimensional Cell Protector/Pore Architecture Formation for Bone and Tissue Constructs - Living cellular material is encapsulated or placed in a protective material (cell protector) which is biocompatible, biodegradable and has a three-dimensional form. The three dimensional form is incorporated into a matrix that maybe implanted in vivo, ultimately degrade and thereby by replaced by living cell generated material. | 09-30-2010 |
Michael P. Weir, Loveland, OH US
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20090062659 | MEDICAL DEVICE INCLUDING SCANNED BEAM UNIT WITH OPERATIONAL CONTROL FEATURES - A method of controlling a medical device is provided. The method includes generating a beam of radiation using a radiation source assembly. The beam of radiation is directed toward a distal end of the medical device using an optical fiber. The beam of radiation is directed onto an area of interest by scanning the reflector in a scanning pattern, the reflector receiving the beam of radiation from the optical fiber. Radiation is collected from the area of interest using a collector to generate a signal for use in producing a viewable image. A loss of scan condition of the reflector is detected automatically by a control system. | 03-05-2009 |
Nargues Amir Weir, Reston, VA US
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20120303099 | PROGRAMMABLE CIRCADIAN RHYTHM ADJUSTMENT - A computer implemented method and apparatus can create an exposure regimen for a user. The regimen can be used to instruct an exposure device to expose the user to light at a wavelength, duration, and intensity, and over one or more days, which is sufficient to alter the user's circadian rhythm. The user may provide one or more preferences which allow the technology to create the exposure regimen sufficient to alter the user's circadian rhythm. | 11-29-2012 |
Richard L. Weir, Baltic, CT US
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20090165677 | METHOD OF MAKING A WATER RESISTANT SILICATE-BASED CERAMIC COMPOSITE MATERIAL - A method of creating a water resistant, silicate-based ceramic composite article is disclosed. The method comprises depositing the silicate-based ceramic composite article in a container; immersing the silicate-based ceramic composite article in a solution comprising water and a soluble chemical that reacts with high alkali ions present in the silicate-based ceramic composite article and reduces the pH of the silicate-based ceramic composite article; soaking the silicate-based ceramic composite article in the solution for a period of time; removing the silicate-based ceramic composite article from the solution; and drying the silicate-based ceramic composite article. | 07-02-2009 |
Robert Weir, Cary, NC US
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20100325764 | Slash pine tree named CF PS1-3352 - A new and distinctive variety of a slash pine tree which has been denominated varietally as ‘CP PS1-3352’ which is distinguished by high growth rate, good resistance to fusiform rust and pitch canker, excellent stem straightness, medium crown width, long stem internodes, flat to medium branch angle and medium branch diameter | 12-23-2010 |
20100325765 | LOBLOLLY PINE TREE NAMED CF LP1-7696 - A new and distinctive variety of a loblolly pine tree which has been denominated varietally as ‘CF LP1-7696’ which is distinguished by high growth rate, good resistance to fusiform rust, excellent stem straightness, medium crown width, medium number of whorls, medium branch angle and medium branch diameter. | 12-23-2010 |
Robert Weir, Miami, FL US
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20120139224 | Longboard Skating Propulsion Pole for Land Paddling - The invention is directed to a telescoping pole to help direct a longboard comprising a first and second portion. The first portion includes a first end, a second end and a first tubular shaft. A first handle is positioned at the first end, while a second handle is positioned along the first tubular shaft between the first and second end. The second portion also has first end, a second end, and a second tubular shaft (having a diameter less than the first tubular shaft). The first end of the second portion is attached to the first portion through a first coiled spring. A wheel assembly having a spinning wheel is affixed to the second end of the second portion having a third tubular shaft having diameter less than the second tubular shaft. A second coiled spring is placed over the third tubular shaft, which engages the second portion. | 06-07-2012 |
Robert Weir, Westford, MA US
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20090077223 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS INVOLVING MONITORING WEBSITE CONTENT - An exemplary embodiment of a system for monitoring website content, including, a browser client operative to send a first request for content to a first website server, the content stored on a second website server, an intermediate server, operative to receive a URL associated with the content, from the first website sever, the URL comprising an address of the intermediate server, an address of the content, and an address for threshold data stored on the intermediate server associated with the content, the threshold data including a plurality of thresholds, the intermediate server further configured to send a second request for the content to the second website server, receive the content, determine whether the content exceeds the plurality of thresholds associated with the content, deny the first request for content, responsive to determining that the content exceeds one of the plurality thresholds associated with the content. | 03-19-2009 |
Robert K. Weir, Denver, CO US
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20090236273 | RAIN AND STORM WATER FILTRATION SYSTEMS - A debris-filtering downspout and other water runoff conduits and receptacles are disclosed, and include a screen mounted within a conduit, a culvert, a storm water conveyance or secured to a water collection basin. The screen provides high water throughput and is self-cleaning while effectively filtering debris contained in an incoming water stream. Optionally, media pads may be included to further scrub the water before it exits the downspout assembly. | 09-24-2009 |
Sarah Josephine Weir, Milwaukee, WI US
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20150203134 | DRIVE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A motorized vehicle has a plurality of left wheels and right wheels. The vehicle includes a first motor adapted for powering at least two of the plurality of left wheels and a second motor adapted for powering at least two of the plurality of right wheels, The vehicle also includes a first power transferring device for transferring power from the first motor to a left wheel, a second power transferring device for transferring power from the second motor to a right wheel, a third power transferring device for transferring power from the first left wheel to a second left wheel, and a fourth power transferring device for transferring power from the first right wheel to a second right wheel. The vehicle also includes a first braking mechanism for the first of the left wheels and a second braking mechanism for the second of the left wheels. | 07-23-2015 |
Scott J. Weir, Lawrence, KS US
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20120142637 | PRODRUGS OF 6-CYCLOHEXYL-1-HYDROXY-4-METHYLPYRIDIN-2-(1H)- ONE AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF - A prodrug can have a structure of Formula 10 or derivative thereof or stereoisomer thereof or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The prodrug can be included in a pharmaceutical composition for use in treatment of fungus, cancer, dermatitis, superficial mycoses; inflammation, tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis, | 06-07-2012 |
20150111858 | METHOD OF TREATMENT WITH PRODRUGS OF 6-CYCLOHEXYL-1-HYDROXY-4-METHYLPYRIDIN IN-2-1H-ONE AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF - A prodrug can have a structure of Formula 10 or derivative thereof or stereoisomer thereof or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The prodrug can be included in a pharmaceutical composition for use in treatment of fungus, cancer, dermatitis, superficial mycoses; inflammation, tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis, | 04-23-2015 |
Sean Weir, Bridgeville, PA US
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20120213943 | POLYMER LASER MARKING - An aqueous marking composition is described which upon application to a polymeric surface and laser irradiation, produces one or more marks or other indicia having high contrast in the polymeric surface. | 08-23-2012 |
Sean T. Weir, Bridgeville, PA US
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20100126562 | Special Effect Pigments - The present invention provides mixed metal oxide based special effect pigments that can be incorporated into optically thin binder systems to produce a “metal flake” appearance that is superior to the “metal flake” appearance presently achievable using conventional special effect pigments. Special effect pigments according to the invention comprise at least 10 wt % of mixed metal oxides that exhibit the McConnellite (Cu | 05-27-2010 |
20150125626 | Laser Marking Compositions And Related Methods - Various laser marking compositions and related methods are described. The laser marking compositions utilize one or more populations of particles having certain average particle sizes or a range of sizes. Marks or other indicia formed using the compositions and methods exhibit increased contrast, improved substrates bonding, and greater dispersability. | 05-07-2015 |
Steven Weir, Sandy, UT US
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20140088498 | VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT INFLATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE - An inflation device that may comprise multiple plungers is disclosed. The inflation device may have multiple configurations wherein certain plungers are locked with respect to a body of the inflation device while others are configured to be displaceable within the body. Each plunger may be configured with a different effective surface area, allowing a practitioner to vary the amount of force required to attain certain pressures. | 03-27-2014 |
20140088499 | INFLATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Inflation devices and methods to inflate medical devices are disclosed. Certain embodiments enable the selective coupling of a plunger to a syringe body through manipulation of a handle. Other embodiments facilitate the generation of relatively high fluid pressures through inflation device designs that incorporate multiple plungers. | 03-27-2014 |
20150038901 | INFLATION DEVICES WITH REMOTE DISPLAYS, METHODS AND KITS RELATED THERETO - Inflation devices configured to communicate with remote displays are disclosed herein. Kits including such inflation devices with portable display devices are also disclosed herein. Methods of remotely displaying pressure data from a medical device are also disclosed herein. Devices, kits, and methods of connecting medical devices to remote displays and transferring information to or from linked computers are also disclosed. | 02-05-2015 |
20150141915 | METHODS OF RESETTING INFLATION DEVICES - Inflation devices configured to communicate with remote displays are disclosed herein. Kits including such inflation devices with portable display devices are also disclosed herein. Methods of remotely displaying pressure data from a medical device are also disclosed herein. Devices, kits, and methods of connecting medical devices to remote displays and transferring information to or from linked computers are also disclosed. | 05-21-2015 |
Steven A. Weir, Sandy, UT US
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20120203250 | T-Fastener Suture Delivery System - A delivery device for inserting a plurality of T-fastener-equipped sutures into a body of a patient in a spaced-apart configuration for the purpose of securing the stomach wall against the abdominal wall, also known as gastropexy, is disclosed. The suture delivery device is configured to deliver multiple sutures using a single needle and without need for reloading, saving time and effort for the clinician and simplifying the suture placement process. In one embodiment, a T-fastener-equipped suture delivery device comprises a housing, a hollow needle extending from the housing, and a plurality of T-fastener-equipped sutures at least partially disposed within one of the needle and the housing. An ejection assembly for successively ejecting the T-fasteners from a distal end of the needle without reloading the delivery device is also included in the housing. | 08-09-2012 |
20120238959 | Biased Internal Bolster for a Medical Device - A catheter and internal bolster for securing the catheter or other medical device within a body of a patient. In one embodiment, the catheter comprises an elongate catheter tube that defines at least one lumen and an internal bolster disposed proximate a distal end of the catheter tube. The internal bolster includes a plurality of hinged arms and is capable of an undeployed position wherein each arm is longitudinally extended substantially parallel to the catheter tube, and a deployed position wherein each arm is folded about its hinge so as to radially extend from the catheter tube and provide a bolster configuration. The internal bolster further includes a resilient portion included with the catheter tube and disposed centrally with respect to the internal bolster. The resilient portion provides a force urging the internal bolster to the deployed position. In one possible implementation, the catheter is configured as a feeding tube. | 09-20-2012 |
20130072901 | Fixation and Protection of an Implanted Medical Device - Fixation and protective components for use with implantable medical devices, such as access ports and catheters, are disclosed. In one embodiment, a protective sleeve is employed about a catheter so as to distribute compressive loads and ensure patency of the catheter lumen, even in areas prone to pinch-off. A catheter assembly in one embodiment thus comprises an elongate catheter tube that defines at least one lumen. A protective mesh sleeve is disposed about an external portion of the catheter tube so as to cover at least a portion of the longitudinal length of the catheter tube. The protective sleeve is configured to distribute a compressive load on the catheter tube so as to ensure patency of the at least one lumen of the catheter tube. | 03-21-2013 |
Thomas D. Weir, Pullman, WA US
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20150059245 | APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, MOBILE GASIFICATION SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR GASIFYING RESIDUAL BIOMASS - Apparatuses, systems, mobile gasification systems, and methods for gasifying residual biomass are described. An example system may include a mobile gasification system configured to gasify feedstock generated from residual biomass to provide syngas. The mobile gasification system may be configured to generate electrical power using the syngas. The mobile gasification system may be configured to be installed in a transportable structure. | 03-05-2015 |
Thomas Joseph Weir, Lutherville, MD US
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20140151497 | ENGINE PYLON FOR AN AIRCRAFT - An engine pylon for attaching an engine to an aircraft, where the engine pylon includes a monolithic support structure having a body that includes multiple spaced bulkheads, multiple longerons connecting the bulkheads to define multiple bays and skins provided on the frame to at least partially enclose at least one of the multiple bays. | 06-05-2014 |
20140319269 | INNER COWL STRUCTURE FOR AIRCRAFT TURBINE ENGINE - An inner cowl structure for circumscribing at least a portion of a jet engine extending from an aircraft includes an apron configured to mount directly to the engine independent of the pylon and overly an upper portion of the jet engine, and an inner body configured to circumscribe a portion of the jet engine not circumscribed by the apron. | 10-30-2014 |
William Nicholas Weir, Phoenixville, PA US
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20130117080 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A USER INTERFACE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT OFFERS EXTRACTED FROM A MARKETING COMMUNICATION - An improved system and method for generating offers from marketing communications is provided. Marketing communications, including marketing emails, may be received, and offer information may be extracted from the marketing communications. A marketing message retrieved may be parsed to identify and extract offer information including the brand, headline text, description, and other content. Offers may be generated from the offer information extracted from the marketing communications, and may be stored in persistent storage for serving to users of an online offer service through a variety of user interfaces. In various embodiments, messages identified from recognized brands may be presented in a graphical user interface for a user to read with messages from unrecognized brands. Furthermore, either the message or an offer generated from a message may be displayed in various embodiments through a variety of user interfaces where its relevance may be specified by a user's interests. | 05-09-2013 |
20130117088 | METHOD USING A GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE TO PERFORM OPERATIONS ON OFFER GROUPS TO CURATE PROMOTIONAL OFFERS - An improved system and method of providing offer groups to curate an offer list of promotional offers from multiple offer sources in an online service is provided. Components for offer groups support operations accessible through a graphical use interface for creating, editing, joining, and searching for offer groups, as well as curating and viewing offers of offer groups. Such operations may be governed according to rules of membership of an offer group, roles of members of an offer group, rules of visibility of an offer group, and rules of curating promotional offers for the list of promotional offers of the offer group. A user may create an offer group which others may join to participate in curating offers of interest to the group. Or users may identify and join offer groups of interest to browse curated lists of promotional offers pertaining to those interests. | 05-09-2013 |
20130117095 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING OFFER GROUPS TO CURATE PROMOTIONAL OFFERS - An improved system and method of providing offer groups to curate an offer list of promotional offers from multiple offer sources in an online service is provided. Components for offer groups support operations accessible through a graphical use interface for creating, editing, joining, and searching for offer groups, as well as curating and viewing offers of offer groups. Such operations may be governed according to rules of membership of an offer group, roles of members of an offer group, rules of visibility of an offer group, and rules of curating promotional offers for the list of promotional offers of the offer group. A user may create an offer group which others may join to participate in curating offers of interest to the group. Or users may identify and join offer groups of interest to browse curated lists of promotional offers pertaining to those interests. | 05-09-2013 |
20130117098 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXTRACTING OFFERS FROM A MARKETING COMMUNICATION - An improved system and method for generating offers from marketing communications is provided. Marketing communications, including marketing emails, may be received, and offer information may be extracted from the marketing communications. A marketing message retrieved may be parsed to identify and extract offer information including the brand, headline text, description, and other content. Offers may be generated from the offer information extracted from the marketing communications, and may be stored in persistent storage for serving to users of an online offer service through a variety of user interfaces. In various embodiments, messages identified from recognized brands may be presented in a graphical user interface for a user to read with messages from unrecognized brands. Furthermore, either the message or an offer generated from a message may be displayed in various embodiments through a variety of user interfaces where its relevance may be specified by a user's interests. | 05-09-2013 |
20130117099 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING OFFER GROUPS TO CURATE PROMOTIONAL OFFERS - An improved system and method of providing offer groups to curate an offer list of promotional offers from multiple offer sources in an online service is provided. Components for offer groups support operations accessible through a graphical use interface for creating, editing, joining, and searching for offer groups, as well as curating and viewing offers of offer groups. Such operations may be governed according to rules of membership of an offer group, roles of members of an offer group, rules of visibility of an offer group, and rules of curating promotional offers for the list of promotional offers of the offer group. A user may create an offer group which others may join to participate in curating offers of interest to the group. Or users may identify and join offer groups of interest to browse curated lists of promotional offers pertaining to those interests. | 05-09-2013 |
20140074585 | METHOD FOR PERSONALLY CURATING AN OFFER LIST - An improved system and method for personally curating an offer list of promotional offers from multiple offer sources in an online service is provided. Components for personally curated offer lists support operations accessible through a graphical use interface for creating, editing, sharing, and updating personally curated offer lists, as well as curating and viewing offers of the offer lists. A user may author and manage a personal list of promotional offers curated from multiple offer sources, such as brands, product types, places, deal clubs, shopping pals, and offer lists. The personally curated offer list may be shared with others such as shopping pals who may have similar interests. New offers may be added to the personally curated offer list, and the present invention may further notify others with whom the list is shared of such updates to the offer list. | 03-13-2014 |
20140074628 | SYSTEM FOR PERSONALLY CURATING AN OFFER LIST - An improved system and method for personally curating an offer list of promotional offers from multiple offer sources in an online service is provided. Components for personally curated offer lists support operations accessible through a graphical use interface for creating, editing, sharing, and updating personally curated offer lists, as well as curating and viewing offers of the offer lists. A user may author and manage a personal list of promotional offers curated from multiple offer sources, such as brands, product types, places, deal clubs, shopping pals, and offer lists. The personally curated offer list may be shared with others such as shopping pals who may have similar interests. New offers may be added to the personally curated offer list, and the present invention may further notify others with whom the list is shared of such updates to the offer list. | 03-13-2014 |
20140136320 | METHOD FOR PUBLISHING CONTENT IN MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS ACROSS DIGITAL MEDIA IN ONLINE ADVERTISING - An improved system and method for publishing content in marketing communications across digital media is provided. Marketing communications, including marketing emails, may include information about offers and advertising information for using the offers in online advertising such as advertising channel information, monetization information, and social sharing information. Upon receiving the marketing communications, offer information and advertising information may be extracted from the marketing communications. Offers may be generated from the offer information extracted from the marketing communications, and the offers and advertising information may be stored in persistent storage. A request may be received, for instance from an advertisement server or advertisement exchange network, to serve an advertisement for an advertising channel to the user. And an offer extracted from the marketing communications sent to the user may be served as an advertisement to a device operated by the user for display. | 05-15-2014 |
20140136321 | SYSTEM FOR PUBLISHING CONTENT IN MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS ACROSS DIGITAL MEDIA IN ONLINE ADVERTISING - An improved system and method for publishing content in marketing communications across digital media is provided. Marketing communications, including marketing emails, may include information about offers and advertising information for using the offers in online advertising such as advertising channel information, monetization information, and social sharing information. Upon receiving the marketing communications, offer information and advertising information may be extracted from the marketing communications. Offers may be generated from the offer information extracted from the marketing communications, and the offers and advertising information may be stored in persistent storage. A request may be received, for instance from an advertisement server or advertisement exchange network, to serve an advertisement for an advertising channel to the user. And an offer extracted from the marketing communications sent to the user may be served as an advertisement to a device operated by the user for display. | 05-15-2014 |